The Rangeley Friends of the Arts will host the annual “Walk to Bethlehem” celebration at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, at the Rangeley Inn.

This event recreates Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem with the reading of Caesar Augustus’ decree that all people must return to the city of their birth.

Participants can join the “Walk” through the village of Rangeley, which will be led by community members costumed as nativity figures. Carols are sung as the procession meanders through the snowy streets of the village of Rangeley, stopping at the different downtown churches for a carol.

When the group reaches the Church of the Good Shepherd, they will join others in anticipation of the evening’s program: a traditional family oriented Christmas presentation of carols, classical music, dance and drama. The program will begin at 6 p.m.

Performers include the Rangeley Ringers, students of the Lakeside Dance Academy, the Rangeley Regional School Chorus, the Rangeley Community Chorus as well as solo singers and other performers. The finale, a traditional nativity pageant, features many local young people and community members in full costumes.

At the conclusion of the event, a Holiday Reception will be held downstairs in the Undercroft.

The event is free to the public; at-will donations will be accepted. To donate food for the Rreception, email Linda Sikes at [email protected].